Sevimer 800mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.

Sevimer 800mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.

Sevimer 800mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.

Uses of Sevimer Tablet

High phosphate levels in blood

Side effects of Sevimer Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sevimer

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Vomiting
Constipation
Nausea

How to use Sevimer Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sevimer 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Sevimer Tablet works

Sevimer 800mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevimer 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sevimer 800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevimer 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Sevimer 800mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevimer 800mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevimer 800mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sevimer 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevimer 800mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sevimer Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Sevimer 800mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Sevimer 800mg Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Sevimer 800mg Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Epoxide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Phosphorous binder

Interaction with drugs

Taking Sevimer with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Ofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ofloxacin. To take Ofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer.

Sparfloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Sparfloxacin. To take Sparfloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer.

Norfloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Norfloxacin. To take Norfloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer.

Levofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Levofloxacin. To take Levofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer.

Ciprofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ciprofloxacin. To take Ciprofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Sevelamer.

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Patient concerns

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A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

FAQs

Is Sevimer 800mg Tablet taken with food?

Yes, Sevimer 800mg Tablet can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Sevimer 800mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Sevimer 800mg Tablet be crushed?

No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sevimer 800mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.

Why is it important for me to take Sevimer 800mg Tablet?

It is important to take Sevimer 800mg Tablet as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Sevimer 800mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Does Sevimer 800mg Tablet cause constipation?

A common side effect of Sevimer 800mg Tablet is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.

Who should not take Sevimer 800mg Tablet?

Patients who are allergic to Sevimer 800mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevimer 800mg Tablet.

Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet?

Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sevimer 800mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sevimer 800mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet should be maintained.

How long do I need to take Sevimer 800mg Tablet?

Continue taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevimer 800mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sevimer 800mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.

Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet?

Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sevimer 800mg Tablet. Also, the use of Sevimer 800mg Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.

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Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

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